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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.69, 1,386.05 and 769.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.69, 1,386.05 and 769.41 is: 1,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.69 : 1,386.05 = 769.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.69/1,386.05 = 769.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.69x = 1,386.05 × 769.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.69x = 1,066,436.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,436.88/1,002.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.58

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